This is a first of many posts about learning activities for infants and toddlers. When we first moved to Indiana I began searching for ways which J could play and learn at the same time. I came across this idea: sensory bottles! Just sorry that it took so long to post about it!
As you can see, we have a lot of different varieties and options. Some of them are quieter than others :) and I will show you more of them at a later time. The point is that you have things that are fun to look at and your child can learn while playing.
Bottles from left to right: 1-water, small balloons, pony beads; 2-small pompoms; 3-corn kernels; 4-water beads;
5-Christmas ribbon, star confetti
More of our sensory bottle choices.
We have these stored where J can reach them and play with them whenever he feels the need. However, sometimes, I will pull out the whole crate and we will look more closely at certain ones. (For example, we have ones that are for a particular season.) These are great learning tools and I didn't expect them to be so popular with him. His favorites are the ones with rice that have objects hidden, the ones with water and balloons floating inside, and the ones with water/food coloring and baby oil.
I wanted to start out with this post--just to show you that we have been busy in the last year--and I will post about how to make these at a later time. Until then, think about what tools you can use at home to make educational toys and activities for your children. Remember, playing along side of them is an important teaching tool too!
Now. Go have fun!
